The NHBRC has launched a series of skills training workshops for women with an interest in the construction field aimed at solidifying the advancement of equal opportunities in the industry.

The training workshops will be conducted in partnership with the National Construction Incubator (NCI) in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

This is line with the NHBRC’s Social Transformation and Empowerment Programme which seeks to empower designated groups that includes: women, youth, military veterans and people with disabilities through training, procurement and development, as well as employment opportunities

The attendees will be taken through various skills course which include:

  • Introduction to Construction sector
  • Understanding of a business plan
  • House development value chain
  • Innovative Building Technologies
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • Home Building Technical Skills

The transformation of the construction sector remains a key focus for the NHBRC and is driven through skills development and training of homebuilders.

In the last financial, the NHBRC provided training for a total of 9,023 individuals, who comprised homebuilders, youth, women, inspectors, artisans, people with disabilities and military veterans.

The details of the venues and dates are as follows;

PROVINCE

VENUE

DATE

EASTERN CAPE

Deal Party Branch in Port Elizabeth

17-21 August 2020

Vulindlela Heights Branch in Mthatha

24-28 August 2020

FREE STATE

Monontsha Multi-Purpose Hall in Phuthaditjaba

24-28 August 2020

Namahadi Traditional Hall in Phuthaditjaba

7-11  September 2020

GAUTENG

Eric Molobi Innovation Hub in Soshanguve

Group1: 11-14 August 2020

Group 2: 17-21 August 2020

KWAZULU-NATAL

To be confirmed

14-18 September 2020

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For enquiries, please contact Molebogeng Taunyane on email: molebot@nhbrc.org.za or 082 646 8663.

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